Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Prescription “Take Back” Program Sept. 1 at Ray’s
Program safely disposes of excess prescription drugs By Marta Nielson Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Community Coalition Director The "Medication Take Back" monthly program continues next Wednesday, September 1st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ray’s Pharmacy located in "Templin's Square" at 68 North Beach Road in Eastsound The Take
Two Votes Nix Council Adoption of Erickson Building Project Easement
Historic building's use as Farmers Market, performance space and pedestrian area impacted by Council Vote By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Four votes are required for the San Juan County Council to take any action, and on Tuesday, August 24, the fate of the Land Bank’s purchase of a
Chamber Festival Children’s Concert Today – Free!
The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Childrens’ Concert takes place today, Wednesday, August 25, at 1 p.m. Orcas children will warmly greet Festival musicians with several chants to begin the concert with the guidance of Teaching Artist Monique Mead. Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann selects repertoire from the concert series to
Economic Council Offers Customer Service 101 Class
As part of their Business Education Series, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a course entitled Customer Service 101. In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn easy and effective ways to get customers to come back to their retail or service establishments – again and again. The
Actors Theater Tells of the Beginnings of the Arthurian Legend
Arthur, The Begetting opens at the Grange Sept. 3 The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces five performances of Arthur, The Begetting by Seattle playwright and actor, Jeff Berryman. This powerful play is the first in a series of plays retelling the story of King Arthur. Valerie Buxbaum
Classical Guitar Performances & More From the Miró at the Orcas~trations: Fandango! Concerts
Orcas~trations: Fandango! Concerts Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the Chamber Music Festival The Orcas~trations: Fandango! concerts of the 2010 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, present a “Wagnerian” type program in terms of length and variety, says OICMF Founder and Artistic Director Aloysia Friedmann. Featured artists Eliot Fisk and
Martin Lund and Guests at the Last Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Closing the Emmanuel Parish Brown Bag concert series at noon on Wednesday, August 25 will be Martin Lund and guests. Also featured will be Mackie Blackburn and Robin Gropp, who will play their violins. Mackie, who will be a senior this fall at Orcas High School, received the Virgil Cleveland
The Week Ahead: Fandangos, Ventriloquists, the Cherry Cherry Band & the Last of “Journey Stories”
Monday, August 23 Music Lovers Seminars: Orcas~trations: Fandango! 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Tickets $30 for both Monday and Tuesday lectures. 376-6636. Tuesday, August 24 Music Lovers Seminars: Orcas~trations: Fandango! 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting 4:30
“Journey Stories” Final Event — America’s First Road Trip
(Note: Due to some confusion about the dates, this event will be held both Thursday Aug. 26 AND Friday, Aug. 27) Updated Aug. 23 The Orcas Island Historical Museum presents its final event of the Journey Stories season: a screening of Ken Burns' documentary film, Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip... at 6:30
Audition for Louisa M. Alcott’s Little Women
A classic adaptation by John D. Ravold, directed by Robert Hall on the OffCenter stage, will open on October 28 and run through November 6 and feature a cast of ten local actors, including both teens and adults. The cast of characters are: the four March sisters -- Jo, Meg,
Artshow This Week to Benefit Helping Hands Noramise
Helping Hands Noramise (HHN), via director[intlink id="7166" type="post"]Rosedanie Cadet[/intlink], is going to be showing the art of Tambour Creole Collective in Limbé, Haiti beginning Monday, August 23rd and continuing through Sunday, August 29th at Millie's Antiques And Collectibles adjacent to the Kitchen in Eastsound. The town of Limbé
4-H Members Do Well at County Fair: More Orcas Support Welcome
Last in a series of articles By Brigid Ehrmantraut Saturday was the last day of the San Juan County Fair! Everyone is very tired and pleased with themselves. The main events centered on culmination: the Small Animal Round Robin, 4-H livestock and still-life auctions and the 4-H awards. The champion
Local Children’s Author at Darvill’s
Kathryn Thurman, whose new children's book Garden for Pig has just been published by Kane Miller, will read and sign books in the children's section of the bookstore on Saturday, August 28 at 3pm. The story is based on a real pig who lived on Orcas Island, and really did
Kids, Chaos and Pizza: Streamline It All!
Cherry Cherry Band Plays Family Concert to Benefit Orcas Rec next Saturday By Michel Sidwell If you pre-order your medium or larger pizza to Portofino’s on Saturday August 28th, our delightful Orcas Rec kids will deliver your pizza hot and saucy to your picnic blanket while you lean back and
Friday at the Fair: Judging the Animals — Large, Small and In-Between!
A Series of Reports on the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut Despite a chilly start in the morning, attendance was back up Friday afternoon. The same can’t be said for many 4-H contests and projects, unfortunately. Animal-owner costume contest participation was down this year to only two members:
County Council to Hear Solid Waste Survey Report August 30
By Stan Matthews County Communications Progam Manager The San Juan County Solid Waste Survey received responses from 26% of the recipients of the questionnaires mailed in late July. Survey Consultant Nina Rook of Marketing Resources termed the response rate “Outstanding.” Rook will present the results of the survey to the
